2012 Recalls
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2012 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 3,552 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2012. That represents about 4.23% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 9.7 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, and USDA FSIS combined. Year-level views are the cleanest way to see macro patterns: volume spikes often correlate with new regulatory priorities (e.g., infant-sleep products after 2021, lithium-ion batteries after 2022), supply-chain contamination events, or changes in agency enforcement intensity, while quiet years can reflect either genuine product-safety improvements or reduced agency staffing and reporting lag. With 72 pages at 50 recalls each, browsing this year end-to-end gives a statistically representative sample of what the federal recall pipeline looked like in 2012.
On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 9 critical, 38 moderate, and 3 lower-severity recalls. The page references 31 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 47 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (33), FDA Food (11), CPSC (3), which matters because each agency's recall authority, hazard framing, and remedy mechanism differ — an FDA food recall, a CPSC consumer-product recall, and a NHTSA vehicle recall are legally distinct instruments even when the underlying hazard language sounds similar. Reviewing the dominant agency for a given year is one of the fastest ways to understand where federal attention was concentrated.
Year-indexed browsing serves three practical purposes: historical research (tracking how a hazard class evolved over time), consumer action (finding whether a product purchased in 2012 was later recalled), and journalistic or regulatory context (understanding what the enforcement landscape looked like in a given period). Every record on this page links to a full detail view with the hazard, remedy, distribution, and agency-assigned recall number — always use that recall number to verify current status directly with the issuing agency before acting on time-sensitive remedies, because agencies amend, terminate, and expand recalls in the months and years after initial publication. Data on this page reflects federal agency public filings; the agency's live record remains authoritative for legal, medical, or safety decisions. Verify with FDA openFDA, CPSC, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Garden-Fresh Black Bean Couscous, 5 lbs., 0 11596 55620 8
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Garden-Fresh Potato Pancakes 4 lbs. 0 11596 40425 5
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Acme Classic Potato Salad 16 oz. 0 11596 14030 5
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Wawa Chicken salad Snack Net Wt. 6.7 oz Distributed by: Wawa, Inc. Wawa, PA 19063 wawa.com On or before August 12; UPC 261902760
Missa Bay, LLC
Gills Onions were used in this product. The product listed below is prepared at Whole Foods Market and distributed in their retail chef's case or…
Ron Stockman Whole Foods
Garden-Fresh Country Style Potato Salad, 5 lb., 0 11596 51075 0
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Omnilife Science Apex Knee System Modular Tibia Augment, Size 5 x 4mm Ref: KC-54050. The Apex Knee System is intended for use as a primary or rev…
Omni Life Science
Enduramesh Corpectomy Spacer System Product Usage: The Enduramesh is a vertebral body replacement system intended for use in the thoracic and lumb…
Lucero Medical LLC
CARTO 3 V1.05(FG-5400-00). The CARTO 3 V1.05 System is intended for catheter-based atrial and ventricular mapping. The mapping system allows real-…
Biosense Webster, Inc.
Capsule Neuron Docking Station, a component in the DataCaptor Connectivity System Catalog Number DC-NU-DS-CK The Capsule Neuron Docking Station i…
Capsule Tech Inc.
Safety monitor included with System 8000 Base The Sarns" Modular Perfusion System 8000 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extracorporea…
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Omnilife Science Apex Knee System Modular Tibia Augment, Size 4 x 4mm Ref: KC-54040. The Apex Knee System is intended for use as a primary or rev…
Omni Life Science
Multileaf Collimator To be used for single or multiple fractions, delivered as static and/or dynamic beams of radiation, in all areas of the body …
Elekta, Inc.
Philips HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillators Models: M3535A and M3536A, M3536J, M3536M, M3536MC, M3536M1, M3536M2, M3536M3, M3536M4, M3536M5, M3536…
Philips Healthcare Inc.
CMS-2890 Custom Needle Local Tray containing PVP Prep Pad The PV contained in the kit is used in skin prep
Custom Medical Specialties, Inc.
Bard Foley procedural trays packaged in breather bags. The product is packaged ten units in each shipper box, and are sold sterile for single use. …
C.R. Bard, Inc., Urological Division
Siemens Uroskop Access. Fluoroscopic, image intensified x-ray system
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Optima XR220amx Mobile general purpose radiographic imaging of the human head and body.
GE Healthcare, LLC
Interfaces subject to recall: Medtronic NIM (Nerve Integrity Monitor) 3.0 Patient Interfaces REF 8253410 (Neuro). LABELING: Box Label: REF …
Medtronic Xomed, Inc.
BLOM-SINGER indwelling TEP Occluder, catalog IN2004-TO The Blom-Singer Indwelling (TEP(tracheoesophageal Puncture) Occluder is a non-valved silico…
Helix Medical LLC
Interfaces subject to recall: Medtronic NIM (Nerve Integrity Monitor) 3.0 Patient Interfaces 8253200 (Response) LABELING: Box Label: REF 82…
Medtronic Xomed, Inc.
CMS-4219-R2 Custom Laser Pack containing 2 oz bottles PVP Prep Solution The PV contained in the kit is used in skin prep
Custom Medical Specialties, Inc.
Aesculap S4 Element 4.5mm Polyaxial Screws (ST240T, ST241T, ST242T, ST243T, ST244T, and ST245T). The S4 Spinal System is intended for anterior/ant…
Aesculap Implant Systems LLC
GE Healthcare, Innova 2121IQ, Innova 3131IQ Cardiovascular X-ray imaging systems. K060259: The Innova 3131IQ (3131-IQ) and 2121 IQ (2121-IQ) biplane…
GE Healthcare, LLC
Sunquest Laboratory Sunquest Laboratory is intended for use by professionals working in a clinical laboratory. Sunquest Laboratory is intended for…
Sunquest Information Systems, Inc.
SUN|DASH RADIUS 252 tanning system; 52 lamps, Ultraviolet Radiation. The device is intended to be used for tanning of the human skin.
JK Products & Services, Inc
REF 101-05-30***NOVATION MODULAR DRILL BIT LENGTH: 30mm, DIAMETER 3.2mm***Use with 30mm Screw***STERILE***EXACTECH 2320 NW 56th Court, Gainesville, F…
Exactech, Inc.
Omnilife Science Apex Knee System Modular Tibia Augment, Size 2 x 4mm Ref: KC-54020. The Apex Knee System is intended for use as a primary or rev…
Omni Life Science
STERRAD NX Cassette, Batch # 12A078. The STERRAD 100S and STERRAD NX sterilizations systems are low-temperature general purpose sterilizers used t…
Advanced Sterilization Products
REF 101-05-40***NOVATION MODULAR DRILL BIT LENGTH: 40mm, DIAMETER 3.2mm***Use with 40mm Screw***STERILE***EXACTECH 2320 NW 56th Court, Gainesville, F…
Exactech, Inc.
STERRAD 100S Cassette, Batch # 12A077. The STERRAD 100S and STERRAD NX sterilizations systems are low-temperature general purpose sterilizers used…
Advanced Sterilization Products
Interfaces subject to recall: Medtronic NIM (Nerve Integrity Monitor) 3.0 Patient Interfaces REF 8253210 (Pulse). LABELING: Box Label: REF …
Medtronic Xomed, Inc.
Volcano brand Intravascular Ultrasound, Volcano s5/s5i Family Software Version 3.2.1 or 3.2.2, Models/Part Numbers: 435-0607.01, 435-0607.04, 435-060…
Volcano Corporation
Siemens Mobilett Mira mobile x-ray system Product Usage: Mobile x-ray system
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
CMS-8412-R2 Custom Cysto Pack containing 2 oz. bottle of PVP Prep Solution The PV contained in the kit is used in skin prep
Custom Medical Specialties, Inc.
Sterile Empty Vial and Injector (30mL PCA vial), Rx only, One/List No. 6021-03, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. For use with a compatible Ho…
Hospira, Inc.
REF 101-45-20***NOVATION MODULAR DRILL BIT LENGTH: 20mm, DIAMETER 4.5mm***Use with 20mm Screw***STERILE***EXACTECH 2320 NW 56th Court, Gainesville, F…
Exactech, Inc.
CMS-2981-R3 Arthrogram Tray containing 2 oz. bottle PVP Prep Solution CMS-2981-R3 Arthrogram Tray containing 2 oz. bottle PVP Prep Solution
Custom Medical Specialties, Inc.
Optima XR200amx. Mobile general purpose radiographic imaging of the human head and body.
GE Healthcare, LLC
Club Car Recalls Golf Cars and Utility Vehicles Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard
Club Car LLC, of Augusta, Ga.
CHEVROLET,PONTIAC 2007-2009: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
CHEVROLET,PONTIAC
H&M Recalls Children's Water Bottle Due to Choking Hazard, Sold Exclusively at H&M Stores
CHEVROLET,PONTIAC 2008-2010: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
CHEVROLET,PONTIAC
CHEVROLET 2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET
True Innovations Recalls Prestigio Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Office Depot
True Innovations LLC, of Hong Kong, China
Bissinger's Campfire S'Mores Salt Caramels, packaged in 1.8-oz. boxes, 5 pieces per box, 12 boxes per display case, UPC 846107012788. The firm name …
Karl Bissinger Inc
Fresh Select Brussels Sprouts, 6x8oz, 9x12oz. Item # 22986, 22707, UPC 0 11110 91610 5, 7 09351 32222 8.
Apio, Inc. DBA Apio Fresh LLC
Fresh Mahi Mahi Fillets,10 lb Styrofoam case, labeled in part: "***Mahi Fillets S/ON Costa Rica Wild****KEEP AT 38 OR BELOW Keep refrigerated***ATLAN…
Atlantic Fisheries
Humphrey Candy Kisses, 4 oz. individually wrapped and contained in a clear plastic bag, UPC Code 81084 00002. Bags are packed 40 to a case.
The Humphrey Popcorn Co
Eat Smart Broccoli & Cauliflower, 9x12oz. Item # 10068. Code Dates: B07208, B08208.
Apio, Inc. DBA Apio Fresh LLC
Nearby Recall Years
Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.
Data Sources
- Source: FDA openFDA Enforcement API — calendar-year recall filings for food, drugs, and devices
- Source: CPSC + NHTSA + USDA FSIS — consumer product, vehicle, and meat/poultry recall feeds for 2012
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.